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[captioning made possible by california farm bureau federation] >> so we all know that california is king when it comes to growing citrus. and when it comes to growing lemons, no one is bigger than this ventura county farm. and with over 7,000 acres of lush lemon trees, limoneira isn't just the biggest lemon grower in california, but in all of north america. based in santa paula, the farm is a testament to what hard work and determination can do. founding fathers nathan blanchard and wallace hardison first bought the land way back in 1893 and named the ranch limoneira, which means "lemon lands" in portuguese. >> and at the time, they wanted to bring about the first full-scale commercial operation citrus ranch in the u.s. and from there, we added, throughout the years, over the last 115-16 years, 3 other families have come into the fold, and that's where we've grown today to be our 7,000 acres that we are in california. >> once called the home of the lemon, it actually took 15 years before those first farmers even turned a profit at the limoneira farm. but they persevered, and as they
[captioning made possible by california farm bureau federation] >> so we all know that california is king when it comes to growing citrus. and when it comes to growing lemons, no one is bigger than this ventura county farm. and with over 7,000 acres of lush lemon trees, limoneira isn't just the biggest lemon grower in california, but in all of north america. based in santa paula, the farm is a testament to what hard work and determination can do. founding fathers nathan blanchard and...
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california state university tuition has now doubled from 2007 and university of california fees will go up almost 10%. the citizens redistricting commission draws fire with its new political district lines and won't release its latest maps to the public as planned. >>> and a look at two exhibits in san francisco that celebrate the life of oakland writer gertrude stein and her family's extraordinary art collection. coming up next. >> belva: good evening, i'm belva davis. welcome to "this week in northern california." as the country watches president obama and congress debate over raising the federal debt ceiling, state treasurer bill lockyer is planning ahead. i spoke with him earlier about how he intends to ensure there's enough cash for california. treasurer lockyer, welcome to the program. we know the problems that we're facing in washington, but the question is, how will this effect california? what will be the impact if there's no agreement on raising the ceiling? >> the immediate impact, belva, is that if the federal government has its credit rating go down, then that ripples in
california state university tuition has now doubled from 2007 and university of california fees will go up almost 10%. the citizens redistricting commission draws fire with its new political district lines and won't release its latest maps to the public as planned. >>> and a look at two exhibits in san francisco that celebrate the life of oakland writer gertrude stein and her family's extraordinary art collection. coming up next. >> belva: good evening, i'm belva davis. welcome...
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>> and he dealt in, his roots go back to the california mission, his heart is in the california missions, and he knows all about the california missions. he is our best -- august today. you're quite the guy. i don't want to say you are wearing your heart on your sleeve, but you have a mission shirt on. >> we have these for sale in our gift shop, commission the lord. >> i have to ask you. are they wash and wear? >> yeah. >> if there is one show i would want to have more time for, it is this one. you have so much to tell us. the california missions, you do pilgrimage. the missions in california -- i'm from philadelphia -- are kind of like independence mall in philadelphia. they are there, and they are terrific, and they are huge, but they get overlooked. tell us about it. how many are there? >> well, the california missions, the main thing to remember -- i've been there since 2004. my claim to fame, the reason i was hired was because not because i was qualified and knew something about california missions, but in the year 1794, migrate, great emigrate grandfather was baptized in the old ch
>> and he dealt in, his roots go back to the california mission, his heart is in the california missions, and he knows all about the california missions. he is our best -- august today. you're quite the guy. i don't want to say you are wearing your heart on your sleeve, but you have a mission shirt on. >> we have these for sale in our gift shop, commission the lord. >> i have to ask you. are they wash and wear? >> yeah. >> if there is one show i would want to have...
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california didn't matter at all. now the feeling is let's go back to june and that way we only vote once on all the primaries. it would save around $80 million, $100 million. so it's a good cost cutting measure. some republicans aren't happy about it. they'll think it will minimize or affect their vote somehow. the fact is brown has done a number of things all around the political circle. >> it reminds me, jerry brown, of course, perceived as a very liberal guy and in many ways he is. think back to the first time he was governor, he had a lot of fights with the democrats in the legislature. he was not, you know, a big -- >> state workers overpaid. that's right. we're going -- you're absolutely right, scott. we're seeing some of the same things that came back in his first two terms. we're seeing sort of vestiges of the cheapskate is one of them. >> do you get the impression he's happy doing this? it's a tough job even under good times. this is in a lousy time. public office. >> you are right. there's a lot of speculat
california didn't matter at all. now the feeling is let's go back to june and that way we only vote once on all the primaries. it would save around $80 million, $100 million. so it's a good cost cutting measure. some republicans aren't happy about it. they'll think it will minimize or affect their vote somehow. the fact is brown has done a number of things all around the political circle. >> it reminds me, jerry brown, of course, perceived as a very liberal guy and in many ways he is....
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and getting ready for california is so obvious, it is time for it to happen. >> i don't think california is as open as some of the other states. but i think it is due. so, i'm hoping within the next year that it will be something that you know, is acceptable. >> many people say it is frustrating being in limbo for the courts to hammer out the legal issues. they continue to wait hoping to see same-sex marriage legal in california and in all 50 states. it is likely maryland and rhode island will be the next battleground. but for today people say they are focused on new york. live in san francisco. nbc. >> thank you kimberly. also in san francisco said. the contemporary jewish museum hosted a hand-holding event combined with an art exhibit to honor gertrudestein. the hand holding part of the event comes after a security guard told a lesbian couple last week that they were not allowed to hold hands in the museum. >> we couldn't be happier with the outcome. people coming and singing, "i want to hold your hand". and recognizing that the museum is for everybody. >> the museum saying that the gu
and getting ready for california is so obvious, it is time for it to happen. >> i don't think california is as open as some of the other states. but i think it is due. so, i'm hoping within the next year that it will be something that you know, is acceptable. >> many people say it is frustrating being in limbo for the courts to hammer out the legal issues. they continue to wait hoping to see same-sex marriage legal in california and in all 50 states. it is likely maryland and rhode...
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tharn california. so this is serious. because this is a about not only our fate in future, but by definition, fate and future of the country. >> and california currently has the second highest unemployment rate in the nation. >> and how has the down turn changed your life? send us your testimonial so we can tell your story. you can e mail it. or, upload to it you report.abc 7 news.com. >> and an independent citizen's commission issued a new set of maps. the new lines for bay area congressional delegation created district that stretches from marin county to the oregon border. they divide the city of fremont in two districts and could force several to run against each other. the maps were drawn without party afillation they give hispanic vote strong influence and may allow democrats to achieve a super majority in sacramento. >> we have created a new landscape with opportunities for new leadership from across california to emerge. i think this will be over the long term, that we have commissioners are able to look back and i
tharn california. so this is serious. because this is a about not only our fate in future, but by definition, fate and future of the country. >> and california currently has the second highest unemployment rate in the nation. >> and how has the down turn changed your life? send us your testimonial so we can tell your story. you can e mail it. or, upload to it you report.abc 7 news.com. >> and an independent citizen's commission issued a new set of maps. the new lines for bay...
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of south california. the map here shows, you can tell he doesn't want los angeles to be in his state. he says north california can have los angeles. he says the state legislature is out of control. he thinks keeping their own tax dollars and southern california is a good plan. >> our state legislature that's supposed to be making laws and being respected imposes laws that aren't even lawful. so i think our state is california gone wild. >> i think certainly the spending, the government we have in sacramento doesn't really properly represent the interest of the people in southern california, certainly their spending habits. whether or not it will happen, probably not. >> a lot of people say it does have merit to the plan but in all likelihood this will not happen. they're discussing it now, the board and the county, riverside county will take it up. if they okay it, it might go further. you might think that sounds crazy but it's been proposed before, a couple of times. in the 1970s there was talk about spl
of south california. the map here shows, you can tell he doesn't want los angeles to be in his state. he says north california can have los angeles. he says the state legislature is out of control. he thinks keeping their own tax dollars and southern california is a good plan. >> our state legislature that's supposed to be making laws and being respected imposes laws that aren't even lawful. so i think our state is california gone wild. >> i think certainly the spending, the...
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the people of california are ready to end the death penalty. a couple of weeks ago we were able to do a poll on the question of the governor converting all of these 713 death sentences to life without possibility of parole, and a change would save the city california $1 billion in five years. 63% of the voters support this idea across the entire state. every region of the state had a majority of support. a majority of republicans and democratic voters support this idea. 63%, ready for the governor to take everyone off of death row. this is an important change from where we used to be on this issue, because for a very long time, politicians have been afraid to talk about reasons for ending the death penalty and this has been seen -- been seen as an issue that would run political careers, as the former district attorney has shown, the death penalty is no longer of liability and the voters are ready for candidates who will say that we need smart criminal- justice policy, to keep the community safe and that will hold the offenders accountable, and
the people of california are ready to end the death penalty. a couple of weeks ago we were able to do a poll on the question of the governor converting all of these 713 death sentences to life without possibility of parole, and a change would save the city california $1 billion in five years. 63% of the voters support this idea across the entire state. every region of the state had a majority of support. a majority of republicans and democratic voters support this idea. 63%, ready for the...
together, we can end the death penalty in california. [applause]
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california is 15%. >> thank you very much. my mi goodness. the san francisco medical examiner identified a man shot and killed by police at the civic center station sunday night. he's a 45-year-old charles hill, who doesn't have a known residence. a passenger witnessing that shooting told the "bay citizen" hill was definitely not running or lunging at two bart officer who's shot him. she described hill as a quote, drunk hippy moving like frankenstein. bart is in the process of interviewing about 40 witness autos oakland mayor as well as police chief walked one of the toughest neighborhoods today tone courage residents to take streets back from crime. they were promoting upcoming national night out this, year will fall on tuesday, august 2. the city hopes to increase last year's par tis taigs. the mayor is encourage bid results of a vote taken by police officers to modify their labor contracts. this concession helping erase the city's $58 million deficit. >> there are contracts that didn't have to negotiate. and this is a year ago, i think the
california is 15%. >> thank you very much. my mi goodness. the san francisco medical examiner identified a man shot and killed by police at the civic center station sunday night. he's a 45-year-old charles hill, who doesn't have a known residence. a passenger witnessing that shooting told the "bay citizen" hill was definitely not running or lunging at two bart officer who's shot him. she described hill as a quote, drunk hippy moving like frankenstein. bart is in the process of...
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this is the second incident of a california teenager buried alive on a california beach this summer. just last month you will remember brian buchanan of orinda was trapped 10 to 15 minutes at sunset state beach near watsonville. his dad says he is still at valley medical center in san jose. he is now breathing on his own and opened his eyes today, according to his website, but he is still not responding to his surroundings. >>> the man suspected of killing at least 92 people in norway is scheduled to be in court tomorrow, but could still be weeks away from facing formal charges. we're also learning parts of the suspect's manifesto were apparently taken almost word for word from the writings of youtuber ted kaczynski. the suspect, anders bering breivik has not admitted guilt but through his lawyer says he is the gunman and wants a chance to explain his actions. the judge tomorrow is expected to decide the custody decisions while awaiting formal charges. breivik apparently outlined the reason for his actions in a 15-hundred page manifesto. the document was posted on the internet just h
this is the second incident of a california teenager buried alive on a california beach this summer. just last month you will remember brian buchanan of orinda was trapped 10 to 15 minutes at sunset state beach near watsonville. his dad says he is still at valley medical center in san jose. he is now breathing on his own and opened his eyes today, according to his website, but he is still not responding to his surroundings. >>> the man suspected of killing at least 92 people in norway...
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in california, half of the people who commit murder are not caught. we need to catch the people committing murder. this is what she means when punishment must be firm, if people get away with murder, they learn that they can and the community learns that they can. this is really the fundamental problem. we can do much better job if we were actually to replace the death penalty to life without parole and invest the money saved in solving homicides. every victim's family should have some justice. >> i wanted to ask you to perhaps tell the audience about the controversy related to the death qualified jury. many people did not realize that when we select a jury for the death penalty case, this is comprised of different members of the city. >> people look to california as we continue to send a lot of people to death row every year, with the highest number of new death sentences. people look at the state and they see how many people in california are moving away from the death penalty, who favor replacing the death penalty and how can you have so many peopl
in california, half of the people who commit murder are not caught. we need to catch the people committing murder. this is what she means when punishment must be firm, if people get away with murder, they learn that they can and the community learns that they can. this is really the fundamental problem. we can do much better job if we were actually to replace the death penalty to life without parole and invest the money saved in solving homicides. every victim's family should have some justice....
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together, we can end the death penalty in california. [applause] >> thank you for having me here today. i would like to close by saying i have had the opportunity to view this issue from every point of view, having been the warden at san quentin state prison. i am absolutely impassioned about the fact that it is time to end the death penalty in this state. life without possibility of parole is the real sentence. hold people accountable and gives them the opportunity to change within the prison system, and they can give back by working within the prison system, giving restitution to family members and working on behalf of the state of california on a variety of projects that go on inside prisons. i also want to echo what the process said -- please join, please help -- i also want to echo what natasha said. talk to 10 of your friends, send e-mails, send letters. thank you. [applause] >> 1985, when i was sentenced to death for a crime i did not commit, i thought right away that this would be rectified. i was convicted of two different crime
together, we can end the death penalty in california. [applause] >> thank you for having me here today. i would like to close by saying i have had the opportunity to view this issue from every point of view, having been the warden at san quentin state prison. i am absolutely impassioned about the fact that it is time to end the death penalty in this state. life without possibility of parole is the real sentence. hold people accountable and gives them the opportunity to change within the...
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bodies if they want to break away from california and form their own state. it calls for creating south california stretching from san diego and orange county into the south to mariposa county and riverside county supervisor jeff stone believes california has become too big to govern. a spokesman for the governor says it's a waste of everybody's time. >> peace and quiet, popular hotel chain unveils the first anti-snoring room. >> and first and last shuttle spacewalk is happening right now. >> and firefighters in one bay area station didn't have to go very far to respond to an overnight crash. what police say led to a crash right outside the firefighters' front door. >>> you're looking live picture from nasa tv. its spacewalk, the final spacewalk of the space shuttle era. two astronauts and nasa tweeted four minutes ago what they are doing is fixing a ground wire. the walk is expected to end in about six hours. normally it would be shuttle astronauts but instead it's two space station residents. atlantis as a four man crew, smallest crew a
bodies if they want to break away from california and form their own state. it calls for creating south california stretching from san diego and orange county into the south to mariposa county and riverside county supervisor jeff stone believes california has become too big to govern. a spokesman for the governor says it's a waste of everybody's time. >> peace and quiet, popular hotel chain unveils the first anti-snoring room. >> and first and last shuttle spacewalk is happening...
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in california, the answer is often at the state hospital. it is a sometime temporary, often permanent home to more than 1,000 violent murders, child molesters, and rapist. men who have been forcibly committed for psychiatric treatment. they've agreed to let cameras into the facility for a very rare glimpse of what it's like to live and work in what could easily be one of the most dangerous places in the country. only miles off the central coast of california and quietly nestled among wineries and rolling hills is atascadaro state hospital. beyond this entrance lives some of the most violent and dangerous criminals. they are considered the worst of the worst, too dangerous to be allowed back into society. over the next hour, you'll be able to decide as we take you inside for an extraordinary look atascadaro, california's hospital for the criminally insane. >> i don't remember standing in line anywhere saying i want to be a child molester. >> harry chase is a child molester. his chilling admission can frighten any child and any parent. >> i ju
in california, the answer is often at the state hospital. it is a sometime temporary, often permanent home to more than 1,000 violent murders, child molesters, and rapist. men who have been forcibly committed for psychiatric treatment. they've agreed to let cameras into the facility for a very rare glimpse of what it's like to live and work in what could easily be one of the most dangerous places in the country. only miles off the central coast of california and quietly nestled among wineries...
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. >> california's green rush... >> california is the leading producer of marijuana in the united states. >> 14 states have approved medical marihuana. >> but is the party over? >> i was told by the justice department this is clearly not legal. >> frontline, the center for investigative reporting and kqed go inside "the pot republic." in our second story tonight, from the pages of the new yorker to frontline... >> better care for sick people is a game changer. >> so what's your ultimate goal here? >> writer atul gawande profiles one doctor's innovative way of reducing health care costs. >> there were hotspots by disease, hotspots by patient, by zip code and by neighborhood. >> and finally, in japan... >> i rented a geiger counter before leaving on this trip. >> marco werman of pri's the world discovers a group of artists and their provocative response to the recent nuclear disaster. >> ( shouting in japanese ) >> these three stories on this special edition of frontline. >> frontline is made possible by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. and by the corpora
. >> california's green rush... >> california is the leading producer of marijuana in the united states. >> 14 states have approved medical marihuana. >> but is the party over? >> i was told by the justice department this is clearly not legal. >> frontline, the center for investigative reporting and kqed go inside "the pot republic." in our second story tonight, from the pages of the new yorker to frontline... >> better care for sick people is...
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california used to allow same- sex marriage. the first marriage licenses were issued to same sex couples at san francisco's city hall. then in 2008, the california state supreme court made it legal and affirmed that it was allowed in this state. just five months after that, proposition 8 changed things. voters approved it, and disputes over prop 8's legality are still tied up in court right now. since then, gay marriage hasn't happened here in california. some people we talked to this morning say the uncertainty makes it difficult to celebrate what's going on in new york. they say they're frustrated gay marriage doesn't exist in california. >> this was supposed to be a liberal state. some place in new york can pass it and everything, it makes me really angry. >> just sort of bittersweet. >> yeah, it is. voters voted it down, so i don't know if we're ever going to have it. >> reporter: proposition 8 changed california's state constitution to only recognize marriage between a man and a woman. it is being challenged in court right
california used to allow same- sex marriage. the first marriage licenses were issued to same sex couples at san francisco's city hall. then in 2008, the california state supreme court made it legal and affirmed that it was allowed in this state. just five months after that, proposition 8 changed things. voters approved it, and disputes over prop 8's legality are still tied up in court right now. since then, gay marriage hasn't happened here in california. some people we talked to this morning...
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se propuso para que los trece condados más conservadores sean california del sur y los otros california del norte. >> según stone california es ingobernable y es una catÁstrofe fiscal . >> jerry brown dijo que esto era una idea ridicula . >> dos años después de librarse de un encierro de casi 2 decadas, la joven contó el horror que vivio en el patio trasero dónde vivio entre rejas y fue violado, también se mostró un video de las visitas de las autoridades . >> mañana también sale un libro con su vida. >> nadie puede tirar la primera piedra, las razones más comunes de infidelidad. >> la escuela necesita números de los estudiantes que nacen en estados unidos o en otro lado . >> eso no es el reportaje, pero le adelantamos que tenemos una encuesta a través de facebook, porque algunos hombres son infieles. >> los hombres dirán que no son los infieles. >> al regresar... . >> aumenta la indignacion por la muerte del cantante facundo cabral . >> (♪ ♪ ). >> al regresar... . >> continuan los festejos por el triunfo de la selección nacional mexicana sub 17 . >> ya regresamos . >
se propuso para que los trece condados más conservadores sean california del sur y los otros california del norte. >> según stone california es ingobernable y es una catÁstrofe fiscal . >> jerry brown dijo que esto era una idea ridicula . >> dos años después de librarse de un encierro de casi 2 decadas, la joven contó el horror que vivio en el patio trasero dónde vivio entre rejas y fue violado, también se mostró un video de las visitas de las autoridades . >>...
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. >> here in california, things are a lot different. when we come back, we'll compare the reality of working conditions here in our own backyard. a look at california now, and decades ago, when equal time returns. % before % >>> the need has long had a history of immigrants becoming our labor force. in california, farm workers have come together to gain fair treatment for their hard work. here is more from jonathan hall per son. >> these workers are part of a migrant labor force of 3.1 million people in the u.s. their back breaking work shifts from seasons to grapes, to broccoli, to lettuce. many face long hours and minimum breaks. union workers have it the best, earning at least $8 an hour, but say conditions are far from ideal. >> when he's not in the farm worker, he volunteers his time to encourage other workers to join the union, because he said he knows the hardships they face. he said workers are afraid to speak up. >> (speaking in foreign language) >> the secretary treasurer of
. >> here in california, things are a lot different. when we come back, we'll compare the reality of working conditions here in our own backyard. a look at california now, and decades ago, when equal time returns. % before % >>> the need has long had a history of immigrants becoming our labor force. in california, farm workers have come together to gain fair treatment for their hard work. here is more from jonathan hall per son....
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california consumers are getting a break at the cash register. starting today, the statewide sales tax is going down by 1 percent. the expiring tax hike from 2009 is the reason. we explain how saving a penny on every dollar can add up. >> with the california 1 percent tax stopped kicking in friday, statewide, the cells%--the state's sales percentage will be 7% to 9.25%. now the average couple coffee at starbucks may run about $3 for a savings of 35. if you go three-time to a week for a year, that is a savings of 468. now take the hdtv. if it costs $600, you will save $6 today they would not have saved on thursday. but here is way you can see the savings. purchase a $25,000 car, and that is to london and $50 that you can spend on something else to. and one senses the car dealer is already seeing the difference and what a pity makes. >> we have already seen it a couple of sales to date from the 1 percent sales tax decrease. so i think we will see an increase in our sales. >> they say the sales tax on the drop is a win for them and their clients. a
california consumers are getting a break at the cash register. starting today, the statewide sales tax is going down by 1 percent. the expiring tax hike from 2009 is the reason. we explain how saving a penny on every dollar can add up. >> with the california 1 percent tax stopped kicking in friday, statewide, the cells%--the state's sales percentage will be 7% to 9.25%. now the average couple coffee at starbucks may run about $3 for a savings of 35. if you go three-time to a week for a...
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is looking at california's agriculture as the next big thing. founders and chief executives of small and large agricultural companies, growers and ag tech businesses showcased their ideas today at the grow california event in sacramento. organizers say grow california is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs looking for some capital. >> the mission of grow california is to connect great companies, the game changers with investment, academia, media and other strategic partners. >> the hope of the conference is to spur agriculture in the state the same way it happened a few years ago for silicon valley. >>> still ahead at 6:00 walk this way. the new report on the most walkable cities in the country and two places in the bay area are in the top ten. >>> also ahead as the space shuttle "atlantis" prepares to touch down for its final time, we log some flight training with the commander of that shuttle first flight. what he's saying about the end of a very important era. >>> a setback on the road to recovery for giants fan brian snow. details avenue e
is looking at california's agriculture as the next big thing. founders and chief executives of small and large agricultural companies, growers and ag tech businesses showcased their ideas today at the grow california event in sacramento. organizers say grow california is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs looking for some capital. >> the mission of grow california is to connect great companies, the game changers with investment, academia, media and other strategic partners. >>...